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I am Rajiv Gandhi's daughter: Priyanka's curt reply to Modi

I am Rajiv Gandhi's daughter: Priyanka's curt reply to Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2014

"I am Rajiv Gandhi's daughter," was Priyanka Gandhi terse reply on Thursday to purported comments by Narendra Modi that he considers her as his daughter.

Meet the man behind India's FIRST private TV channel

Meet the man behind India's FIRST private TV channel

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

From being the first national English news reader at Delhi Doordarshan Kendra, to starting India's first private television channel and the first exclusive journalism college on the lines of the Columbia School, Sashi Kumar has done several path breaking things in his life.

YouTube blocks documentary on Babri for users under 18 years

YouTube blocks documentary on Babri for users under 18 years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Renowned documentary film maker Anand Patwardhan said the video sharing website is "catering to Hindutva goons who want to kill all secular content."

Aamir Khan's concern should be ours too

Aamir Khan's concern should be ours too

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The women who unburdened themselves of their anguish on television won't win a gift hamper sponsored by a corporate; but if it could make us pause and think, Aamir Khan's effort will not have been wasted, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Nationalism, martyrdom of soldiers as much a poll issue as farmer deaths: PM

Nationalism, martyrdom of soldiers as much a poll issue as farmer deaths: PM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi said the country is suffering because of terrorism for the last 40 years and there is no reason for people not being told about this.

Tikait's tears have done their job

Tikait's tears have done their job

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The magnificent Jat community has taken his tears to its heart, observes Sudhir Bisht. In Tikait, they see their late leader's son, the son of their doughty farm leader Mahendra Singh Tikait, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

We must give Vibhishan his due

We must give Vibhishan his due

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Vibhishan was a seeker of justice who risked it all to be on the side of truth, says Sudhir Bisht.

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'

Amid tight vigil, people in Kashmir offer prayers

Amid tight vigil, people in Kashmir offer prayers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

People, who have been virtually been kept indoors because of heavy security deployment in the wake of removal of special status for Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the state, were allowed to go to mosques in their localities without being asked any questions by security personnel.

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A Ganesh Nadar recalls what it was like to watch an RK movie in the theatre in the 1970s.

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Adityanath spent hours reviewing the arrangements for the ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the temple will be constructed following the go-ahead last year by the Supreme Court.

CBI seeks ministry's nod to proceed against Lalli

CBI seeks ministry's nod to proceed against Lalli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought sanction of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to prosecute former Prasar Bharti CEO B S Lalli and Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma in connection with allegations of corruption in award of broadcasting rights of Commonwealth Games.

CWG deal: Shunglu panel indicts Lalli, Sharma

CWG deal: Shunglu panel indicts Lalli, Sharma

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

A high level committee, which went into alleged financial irregularities in Commonwealth Games, has strongly indicted suspended Prasar Bharti CEO B S Lalli and Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma, accusing them of "collusion" with a UK-based firm which benefited Rs 135 crore in the broadcast deal.

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pichai said a whole new generation of technologies are happening in India first, and that people in the country no longer have to wait for technology to come to them. Investments, he said, will focus on four areas key to India's digitisation, including enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language, be it Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or any other.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

PM refers Shunglu report on B S Lalli to CBI

PM refers Shunglu report on B S Lalli to CBI

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

In a quick follow up action, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday referred to Central Bureau of Investigation the Shunglu committee report that had indicted suspended Prasar Bharti chief B S Lalli and Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma in the award of broadcasting rights of Commonwealth Games causing Rs 135 crore loss to the exchequer.

TV shows we'd love to watch on big screen!

TV shows we'd love to watch on big screen!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

With Office Office coming up in theatres this week, we check out other TV shows that we would love to see again.

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The two-word answer is: Proper oversight,' says T N Ninan.

Please watch Made in Heaven today!

Please watch Made in Heaven today!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'I don't remember the last time I was this invested in the characters of a story since Doordarshan's golden age or early days of cable television boom,' applauds Sukanya Verma.

CWG: India's most watched sporting event

CWG: India's most watched sporting event

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 has saved the day for Suresh Kalmadi and company. A record 29 million viewers tuned in to watch the telecast on Doordarshan on Sunday.

Why Ra.One bashers need to SHUT UP!

Why Ra.One bashers need to SHUT UP!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Ra.One is escapist entertainment at its finest. For those who wanted a more textured film with depth and insights, well, tough luck folks!

I&B ministry to promote UID project

I&B ministry to promote UID project

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has been given the responsibility of promoting the Unique Identification Number project, officials said here on Friday.

DD slashes CWG ad revenue target by half

DD slashes CWG ad revenue target by half

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The official broadcaster for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, Doordarshan, is understood to have cut its advertising revenue target by half to Rs 100 crore from the 12-day long event due to poor response from advertisers.

Time to reinvent DD and AIR

Time to reinvent DD and AIR

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The unending travails of Prasar Bharati Corporation, now made worse by allegations of corruption in high places and a threatened strike by its employees, point once again to the need for new thinking on public broadcasting.

Prasar Bharati staffers to repeat stir next month

Prasar Bharati staffers to repeat stir next month

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The bulk of the 40,000 employees of Prasar Bharati, radio and television, went on a two-day "duty boycott" yesterday. The unions said the strike was near-total and more than 1,700 of the 1,800 stations (1,464 television stations and 336 radio) remained inoperational on Wednesday.

EC derecognises RJD as national party

EC derecognises RJD as national party

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal was derecognised as a national party by the Election Commission on Friday, a decision that comes ahead of the assembly polls in Bihar.

Watch Obama's speech to Parliament Live

Watch Obama's speech to Parliament Live

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

On of the key elements of United States President Barack Obama's visit to India will be his address to members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall of Parliament on November 8.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

MP: Digvijay Singh concedes defeat

MP: Digvijay Singh concedes defeat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

He told Doordarshan News that he is "disappointed and surprised" by the results.

PIX: Hottest pin-up girls of our times!

PIX: Hottest pin-up girls of our times!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Presenting the first in a series of four lists of sexy sirens that make us sweat under the collar.

Elekshun Gupshup: Will 'PM' Modi keep away from Adani?

Elekshun Gupshup: Will 'PM' Modi keep away from Adani?

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Pathan brothers turn down Congress ticket; Rahul's impersonal ways; Modi on DD; RaGa's loss, NaMo's gain. All this and more from the election battlefield.

Big B to host Modi government's 2-year anniv event at India Gate

Big B to host Modi government's 2-year anniv event at India Gate

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The government is organising the event-- Zara Muskura Do (Smile Please)-- which will have several performances and programmes highlighting its "achievements".

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The song -- Mera desh badal raha, aage badh raha hai (My country is changing, moving forward), which is part of the government's plan of a string of events to mark the completion of two years of Modi government on May 26, was released on Twitter.

CWG 2010 to be covered in HDTV

CWG 2010 to be covered in HDTV

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

In a first for Commonwealth Games (CWG), next year's edition of the sporting extravaganza in the capital would be covered in High Definition TV (HDTV), to ensure better image resolution, by British company SIS Live for Doordarshan.

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The explosion took place in a hilly area in Bacheli in Dantewada when the personnel were returning to their camp after purchasing groceries from market.

Review: Tera Intezaar: What an awful film!

Review: Tera Intezaar: What an awful film!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

There is nothing in Tera Intezaar that keeps you hooked.

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Eminent Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan, one of the best-known players of the instrument after the legendary Bismillah Khan, passed away in Kolkata following prolonged illness. He was 77.